Electric scooters are in fashion and are becoming more common in cities and urban environments. There are many brands that sell them, but the ones that arouse the most interest are Xiaomi. We tell you the models that the Chinese march sells in Spain.
In recent years, mobility in cities has changed a lot and the car is no longer the first option for millions of people. Many of them consider that traffic and cost associated with a conventional vehicle weigh too heavily on other issues.
There is no doubt that, for short journeys and even routes combined with public transport, the electric scooter is ideal. Not only is it fast and agile to ride, but it’s light, easy to use and also cheap to buy and maintain.
It is not surprising, therefore, that the sales of this type of Personal Mobility Vehicles (VMP) are sold in large quantities and even the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has had to draw up specific regulations for them.
And, within a wide range of electric scooters from which you can choose, the models of Xiaomi, which are the most demanded by potential users. Therefore, we are going to tell you which ones you can buy and what characteristics each one has.
My Electric Scooter Essential
This Xiaomi electric scooter has been designed to stand out for its simplicity and practicality, being suitable for short journeys.
It is a good option to start in the world of electric scooters, since its maximum speed is limited to 20km/h and has a range of 20 kilometers. It is also quite light, weighing only 12 kilograms, and folds in just 3 seconds.
your little 5100mAh battery limits its autonomy, but also allows a shorter charging period: around 5 hours. Among its features, the two disc brakes with ABS on the front wheel, its front light, a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS), three speed modes and connection via App to unlock new functions stand out.
My Electric Scooter 1S
This model also has 3 driving modes: pedestrian (5 km/h), standard (20 km/h) and sports, with which we can reach the maximum speed allowed by law for VMP: 25 km/h.
Their 500W motorcombined with a 7650 mAh battery, allows a maximum autonomy of 30 kilometers, being able to fully charge from scratch in 5 hours.
Its connectivity and security systems are the same as the Essential, but it has one main drawback: does not have front lightso it is not suitable for use at night.
My Electric Scooter Pro and Pro 2
Xiaomi increases performance with the jump to the Electric Scooter Pro and its renewed version, the Pro 2.
Both have a 600 W motor that can reach 25 km/h and is associated with a 12,800 mAh battery that provides a autonomy of up to 45 kilometers with a full charge. The time needed for this is approximately 8 hours.
The Pro 2, which weighs 14.2 kg, also holds a little more weight, 120kg versus 100kg. of the Pro. For that reason it is more interesting for bulkier people or who want to carry some bulk in their base.
My Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition
If what you are looking for is not only a means of transportation, but something exclusive, then your electric scooter is the Pro 2 personalized with the colors and aesthetics of the Mercedes Formula 1 team.
Its multifunctional panel with 6 screens or its double brake disc, combined with the aluminum alloy structure, are essentially the same as the standard version, although KERS technology has been improved in the image and likeness of the one used in Formula 1.
My Electric Scooter 3
The latest Xiaomi model to hit the market is this Scooter 3 and it is committed to a simpler concept than that of the Pro range. It has a 600W motora climbing ability of 16% and a maximum speed of 25 km/h.
It also has three driving modes and KERS, but its battery is somewhat smaller (765 mAh), so the autonomy is 30 kilometers and its weight is also somewhat lower: 13.2 kilograms.
It can be chosen in two colors (Gravity Gray and Onyx Black) and includes a double brake, with the rear having two pads. Its screen is integrated and has no partitions.
Technical sheet of Xiaomi electric scooters
What’s coming: the Mi Electric 4 Pro
It has already been presented and will soon begin to be marketed in Europe: the Mi Electric 4 Pro is Xiaomi’s latest creation and we already know its technical characteristics.
In general, this will be the largest scooter in the range, both in terms of performance and weight and dimensions. It will have a 700 W motor for a maximum speed of 25 km/h and its 12,400mAh battery It will allow a range of up to 45 kilometers. It will be able to climb slopes of up to 20 degrees.
His weight is high: 16.5 kg, something to which his 10 inch wheels (those in the rest of the range are 8.5 inches) fitted with self-sealing tubeless tyres. The price will range between 700 and 800 euros.
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